Mary McEwen

PRESIDENT (2017 - Present)

What is your “Real” job position?
Organization Development Consultant, NorthCountry Federal Credit Union

How many years have you worked in the learning/development realm? 25+ years

How did you first get into the learning and development world? 
My path to L&D began with a college major in elementary education.  While a traditional career in the classroom wasn’t for me, my love for “teachable moments” stuck.  Throughout a variety of jobs, I applied my educational background in teaching, coaching, and mentoring my colleagues. In 1988 I joined a business mentorship team, and this deepened my love of training.  Following a variety of positions in L&D I currently enjoy a primary focus on leadership and organizational development.

What’s a favorite quote that gives you inspiration and keeps you going?
"People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care." - Theodore Roosevelt

What is the must-have book or resource sitting on your desk right now?  
The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier and Strengths-based Leadership by Tom Rath & Barry Conchie